The following associations offer modern, reward science based training / behaviour consultancy services and the Sevenoaks & District Dog Training Society is happy to be associated with and recommend these organisations:
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers is a voluntary organisation established to improve the welfare of dogs and the competence of dog owners through the promotion of training skills and techniques based on up to date, researched, methods that apply the principles of kindness fairness and effectiveness and are in keeping with modern learning theory.
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors represents a network of behaviour counsellors that have achieved the highest proven academic and practical standards available in the field of companion animal behavioural therapy.
INTODogs are a members-only organisation for Dog Trainers, Behaviourists and other dog professionals, promoting positive, kind methods in order to enhance the quality of life for owners and dogs, seeking to promote the highest standards of professional conduct.
CAPBT, the COAPE Association of Applied Pet Behaviourists and Trainers, is the largest specifically qualified association for pet behaviourists and trainers in the UK.
On All Fours approach to behaviour modification is positive, kind, effective and sets your dog up to succeed by shaping behaviours and setting achievable goals and expectations. Full member of ICAN.